All-round16daysAll-Round Sri Lanka
The whole island in one unforgettable loop
Negombo · Colombo · Galle · Yala · Ella · Nuwara Eliya · Kandy · Sigiriya · Trincomalee · Anuradhapura · Wilpattu
FromUS$1,020 pp
When to go
August in Sri Lanka
A wonderful month for the east coast, the Cultural Triangle and wildlife, plus Jaffna's Nallur festival.
Where the weather is best in August
West & South Coast
Mostly fine, with some showers
Hill Country
Mostly fine, with some showers
Cultural Triangle
Dry and sunny, at its best
East Coast & North
Dry and sunny, at its best
What's on in August
Esala PeraheraKandy's torch-lit processions (Jul/Aug)
Nallur FestivalAround 25 days of ceremonies in Jaffna
The GatheringPeak elephant numbers at Minneriya
Tours
Tours for August
All-round16days
Hill country7daysTea, Trains & Waterfalls
A week in the cool green heart of the island
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Horton Plains · Ella
FromUS$410 pp
Wildlife8daysWild Lanka Safari
Leopards, elephants and sloth bears, up close
Wilpattu · Sigiriya · Udawalawe · Yala
FromUS$580 pp
Culture5daysAncient Kingdoms
Five UNESCO wonders in five days
Anuradhapura · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Dambulla · Kandy
FromUS$360 pp
Off the beaten track9daysEast Coast & Jaffna
The island's sunny side in the summer months
Anuradhapura · Jaffna · Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Polonnaruwa
FromUS$670 pp
Wellness8daysAyurveda & Yoga Retreat
Rest, restore and come home renewed
Bentota · Galle
FromUS$450 pp
Ready when you are
Travelling in August?
We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.